It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. David Latimer Harrison, age 78, of Gallatin, TN. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Fayetteville First Baptist Church. A reception will be held immediately following the service next door at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Harrison.
David was born on January 13, 1942 in Union City, TN to the late Eugene Hudson and Mildred Virginia Smith Harrison. He worked as a residential home builder and was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. Mr. Harrison passed away on January 13, 2020 at Elk River Health and Rehabilitation of Fayetteville.
Survivors include his sons, Mark David (Karen) Harrison and Chad Delap (Rebecca Shaw) Harrison; grandchildren, TJ Glover, Haley Harrison, Cainan Harrison, Caiah Collier, Chris Harrison, and Zoe Harrison; and siblings, Gene Smith Harrison, Jane Harrison Pennington and Betty Virginia Harrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Robert Harrison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, Agape to the Nations in support of the ministry of Caiah Collier at https://www.agapetothenations.com/about-agape/harrison, or Alzheimer’s Tennessee, INC, 207 N. Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
6 Comments To "David Latimer Harrison"
#1 Comment By Carolyn Stevenson Thompson On January 16, 2020 @ 5:59 pm
Gene,
So sorry to hear about the passing of David; I know what it is like to loose a sibling. My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.
#2 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On January 16, 2020 @ 8:14 pm
I wish to extend my condolences to the family. Prayers for comfort.
#3 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On January 16, 2020 @ 8:41 pm
To the Family,
So sorry for your loss. David was a close friend of Jimmy’s and dearly loved. Their history went way back. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.
#4 Comment By Kristle Robinson On January 17, 2020 @ 12:49 am
Very nice looking outgoing guy that I got to take care of the little bit I did. May your soul r.i.p and sending my condolences and praying for the family!!
#5 Comment By Glenice Lane On January 17, 2020 @ 2:58 am
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace, comfort, and strength.
#6 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On January 17, 2020 @ 9:27 pm
We send our sympathy to David’s family. Prayers for you at this sad time.